Learning Activity Hope
Learning Activity Hope
I. Objectives:
1. Determine the process of managing stress.
2. Identify the type of sports.
3. Appreciate the contributions of playing sports activities in stress management.
II. Topic:
Stress Management and Sports
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III. Lecture/Discussion
Stress is a feeling of being under abnormal pressure. This pressure can come from
different aspects of your day-to-day life. Such as an increased workload, a
transitional period, an argument you have with your family, or new and existing
financial worries. You may find that it has a cumulative effect, with each stressor
building on top of one another. During these situations, you may feel threatened or
upset and your body might create a stress response. This can cause a variety of
physical symptoms, change the way you behave, and lead you to experience more
intense emotions.
1. Exercise – Working out regularly is one of the best ways to relax your body and mind.
Exercise can also improve one’s mood. Work up to 30 minutes of moderately intense
exercise like brisk walks or 75 minutes of a more vigorous exercise like swimming
laps, jogging or other sports.
Relax Your Muscle - When you are stressed, your muscles get tense. You can help
loosen them up on your own and refresh your body by:
• Stretching
• Enjoying a massage
• Taking a hot bath or shower
• Getting a good night’s sleep
2. Deep Breathing
Stopping and taking a few deep breaths can take the pressure off you right away. You’ll be
surprised at how much better you feel once you get good at it. Just follow these 5 steps:
1. Sit in a comfortable position with your hands in your lap and your feet on the floor. You may
also lie down.
3. Imagine yourself in a relaxing place. It can be on the beach, in a beautiful field of grass, or
anywhere that gives you a peaceful feeling.
3. Eat Well
Eating a regular, well-balanced diet will help you feel better in general. It may also help control
your moods.
Your meals should be full of vegetables, fruit, whole grains, and lean protein for energy. And
don’t skip any. It’s not good for you and can put you in a bad mood, which can actually increase
your stress.
A balanced diet is a diet that contains differing kinds of foods in certain quantities and
proportions so that the requirement for calories, proteins, minerals, vitamins, and alternative
nutrients is adequate and a small provision is reserved for additional nutrients to endure the
short length of leanness.
4. Slow Down
Modern life is so busy, and sometimes we just need to slow down and chill out. Look at your life
and find small ways you can do that. For example:
• Set your watch 5 to 10 minutes ahead. That way you’ll get places a little early and avoid
the stress of being late.
• When you’re riding a bike on the road, switch to the bicycle lane so you can avoid road
accident. Break down the school requirements into smaller ones. For example,
arrange this from easiest to hardest.
• Take A Break - You need to plan on some real downtime to give your mind time off from
stress. If you’re a person who likes to set goals, this may be hard for you at first. But
stick with it and you’ll look forward to these moments. Restful things you can do
include:
o Meditation
o Yoga
o Tai chi
o Prayer
o Listening to your favorite music
o Spending time in nature
Go Easy on Yourself
Accept that you can’t do things perfectly no matter how hard you try. You also
can’t control everything in your life. So do yourself a favor and stop thinking so much.
And don’t forget to keep up your sense of humor. Laughter goes a long way towards
making you feel relax.
PROCESSING QUESTIONS:
1. Can you identify the main sources of stress in your life currently? How do theses
stressors (cause of stress) affect your daily routine and over-all well-being?
2. What strategies or techniques have you tried in the past to manage stress? How
effective were they and how might you improve upon them for future use?
NOTE: ALL OUTPUTS MUST BE SUBMITTED UNTIL SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 2024